A Guide to Successful Tree Transplanting in India July 05, 2018 For successful transplanting the essential conditions are that the exhalation of moisture from the leaves be kept as low as possible while the roots are in a state unfit to...
How to Get Rid of Stem Borer or Bhirud? June 14, 2018 What are stem borers or bhriud? The larvae of stem borers are commonly known as squash vine borers, as they burrow into the zucchini vine and other vegetables like pumpkins,...
How to Get Rid of Bagworms in the Garden? June 11, 2018 What are Bagworms? Bagworms are moths that feed on shrubs and trees during their larval stage. They pesky pests are small and create little diamond-shaped bags on arborvitae. They love...
How to Get Rid of Aphids in the Garden? May 31, 2018 Aphids are insects with soft bodies that cover the leaves and stems of your plants and suck the sap out of your garden plant. They range from shades of green...
8 Reasons Why You Must Start Composting at Home Immediately May 25, 2018 A time will come very soon when composting at home or in your society will be made mandatory by law. Before you think that it's being enforced on you, look...
The Basics of Watering Trees April 30, 2018 Trees use water during photosynthesis and lose it during transpiration. Insufficient water or drought conditions can hamper tree growth, and make it susceptible to pest problems. Proper watering during summers...
Backyard Composting - Make a Promise This Earth Day April 16, 2018 Summer vacations have arrived. How about making the most of your idle time and using it to make some backyard compost. Well, don’t worry! We assure that it won’t stink,...
Symptoms of Diseases & Disorders in Plants March 24, 2018 Plants can fall sick because of many reasons. It is important for gardeners to understand the difference between plant diseases and physiological disorders. The symptoms of both can be quite...
This Summer Let's Build a Birdhouse March 19, 2018 Building a birdhouse is truly timeless and fascinating. Also known as nest boxes, bird houses were earlier made from clay, wood, thin aluminum and other natural materials. Birdhouses ensure that...
Let's Bring Back Our Pollinating Friends - The Bees March 10, 2018 A report published by Scroll.in on June 5, 2017, showed that bees were disappearing at a rapid rate from India. Some bees species reduced by 80% in Odisha alone. Farmers...
Growing Parlor Palm Plant February 19, 2018 Also known as Chamaedorea elegans and Neanthe Bella Palm, Parlor Palm is the most versatile and almost no-maintenance plant. Its dark green foliage glorifies the indoor and outdoor premises and...
Repotting a Bonsai Plant January 10, 2018 In bonsai gardening, re-potting is the beginning of presenting a plant in a special form. The plant is placed specialized bonsai pot, which is a shallow ceramic container with two...